I really enjoyed this conversation with longtime war reporter Sebastian Junger. You sense now profoundly his views on war have been shaped by decades of experience, and he’s never shy about getting personal or using choice words. Gave me a lot to think about.

From Weekly Filet #446, in June 2023.

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